How to Prevent an Office Affair

The long days, the late nights, the water cooler banter and intimate business trips.
Is it any wonder that when a guy strays, it's more likely to happen with a co-worker? According to one poll, 62 percent of men who admitted to an affair said it happened with someone from work.
Here's how to prevent becoming one of those statistics.

Fidelity Fix #1: Shore up your friendship.
"The best way to ensure your marriage," says Scott Stanley, Ph.D., coauthor of Fighting for Your Marriage, "is to maintain your friendship. A lot of times, what men miss most is the time they spend just hanging out with their wives. That's why so many affairs begin as friendships -- it's that intimacy a man is looking for."

Fidelity Fix #2: Make it your business.
Ask about his job and stay up-to-speed on specifics. Don't ask a generic, disinterested version of "how was your day?" and expect to hear more than "fine" as a response. The more knowledgeable you are with the major office players and the latest company gossip, the less likely he'll need to confide in a knowing co-worker. As a bonus, you'll also be more likely to suspect when a late-night or long business trip is less than legitimate.

Fidelity Fix #3: Be visible.
Join him at the corporate parties, after-work happy hours and the company softball game. Any potential rivals will find it harder to undermine your relationship once they've socialized with you. It's also harder for you guy to insist your relationship is in shambles if they see you arm and arm at the annual picnic.

Fidelity Fix #4: Know his life.
According to a Glamour magazine poll, 12 percent of guys tempted to cheat ultimately kept it in their pants because he was sure you'd find out. Stay in the loop when it comes to his life. No need to get controlling about it, but have a general idea of his whereabouts and who he spends his time with.

Fidelity Fix #5: Keep ties during trips.
Men are more likely to stray when they're outside their usual surroundings, have access to an anonymous partner and know it's less likely that you'll ever find out about it. This makes business trips an ideal time for a tryst. Keep him focused on you by regularly touching base while he's away as a reminder of his commitment.